Tours & experiences

Reykjavik Shore Excursion: Puffin Sightseeing Cruise

About this experience

When your cruise ship docks at Reykjavik Port, take a 1-hour shore excursion to Akurey Island to see where one of Iceland’s largest colony of puffins live! Choose from four different start times, and after a 15-minute cruise, glide around the island, seeing its puffins and other native bird life like Black Guillemots and Arctic Terns. Learn about the captivating wildlife from an onboard guide and then return to Reykjavik.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr

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Puffin Express Departures
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 1 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Roundtrip transfer from Skarfabakki Harbour: pickup 30 minutes before departure and dropoff after
  • Binoculars to use on board
  • Expert guide on every tour

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please be ready at the bus area in the port and be on the lookout for a Special Tours minibus.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Special Tours Iceland

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that complimentary transfers are only applicable for passengers from Skarfabakki Harbour. Miðbakki (the alternative dock) is a very short walk to the departure point for this tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please be ready at the bus area in the port and be on the lookout for a Special Tours minibus.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 7–15; Adult tickets: age 16+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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